Kilimanjaro (19,341') is the highest peak in Africa, and the largest volcano in the world. Nevertheless, the hike to the summit is technically quite easy, really just a trail hike. The peak is a major tourist attraction, attempted by thousands every year. Most take the long (23 miles one way?) and well-groomed Marangu Route (aka "Coca-cola Route"), but there are numerous other routes on the mountain.  Faster times have been set on the shorter routes, such as up Umbwe & down Mweka (see our map below).  A couple people have gone up & down Mweka.